Buying a car abroad can be a great opportunity, but managing the logistics, paperwork, and legalisation can quickly become complex. That’s why we now offer a fully managed, turnkey car import service, in partnership with a trusted team in Germany.

From finding the right vehicle to delivering it to your doorstep with Portuguese plates. We take care of everything.

How it works

We handle the entire process from start to finish:

  • Car sourcing & purchase
  • We help you find the right car, verify its condition, negotiate the price, and handle the purchase.
  • Transport to Portugal
  • The vehicle is securely picked up and transported to Portugal.
  • Processing & legalisation
  • The car is brought to a warehouse in Lisbon or Porto (whichever is closest to you), where we prepare all documentation
  • Arrange the inspection
  • Complete the legalisation process
  • Get Portuguese plates
  • Register the vehicle
  • Delivery to your door

    What’s included

    This service is designed to be completely hassle-free. It includes:

  • Assistance in finding the right car
  • Help with purchasing the vehicle
  • Drafting and handling sales contracts
  • Price negotiation
  • Photos and videos of the car before purchase
  • Transport to Portugal
  • Warehouse storage during the process
  • Technical inspection
  • Full legalisation of the vehicle
  • Portuguese plates
  • Transport insurance (up to €250,000, with options for additional coverage)
  • Delivery to your address
  • IMT registration

    Countries we operate in

    🇩🇪 Germany (primary market, best availability and pricing)
    🇳🇱 Netherlands
    🇧🇪 Belgium
    🇫🇷 France
    🇪🇸 Spain
    Other countries may be possible upon request (additional costs may apply).

Timeline

The full process typically takes around 5 weeks from the moment of purchase until delivery at your address.

Estimated costs

  • Car price: to be determined
  • Vehicle import tax (ISV): to be determined
  • Legalisation: €450
  • Service fee: €1,000
  • Transport: depends on location

    Note: As this service is carried out in partnership with a specialised provider, the pricing structure differs from our standard import services.

Why choose this service?
✅ Fully managed, stress-free process
✅ No need to travel and no hotels and tolls
✅ No dealing with paperwork or going to the inspection
✅ Professional verification and negotiation
✅ Safe and insured transport
✅ Fast and efficient delivery

If you’re looking for a simple and reliable way to import a car into Portugal, this service is designed for you.

Feel free to get in touch to discuss your ideal car!

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